News Buzz: AOL Freebies Won't Guarantee Success

[From time to time, I can't help noticing some big buzz out there in the world, I told myself, I'd better make a note of it, otherwise I'll forget...] So this time, AOL announced on Wednesday that virtually all of the remaining content and services reserved for paying subscribers will be free. But some industry observers aren't sure AOL's metamorphoses will yield the desired results. Despite the loud display of support from top-level executives for the announcement, nothing can erase the truth that the plan is reactive and years overdue...